Meaning & use
serpent
A snake, especially a large one; also used as a symbol of evil, deceit, or temptation in literature and religion.
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A serpent slid silently through the tall grass near the riverbank.
In the story, the serpent tempted the villagers with promises of endless wealth.
A note on using this word
Serpent is a literary or symbolic word for snake, common in religious texts and fiction rather than everyday speech.
Words with a similar meaning
snake
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